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Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung WB1100F

Portability
80
Imaging
46
Features
34
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot SX420 IS front
 
Samsung WB1100F front
Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung WB1100F Key Specs

Canon SX420 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-1008mm (F3.5-6.6) lens
  • 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
  • Revealed January 2016
Samsung WB1100F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 512g - 125 x 87 x 96mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung WB1100F Overview

Here is a thorough overview of the Canon SX420 IS versus Samsung WB1100F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and WB1100F (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX420 IS was revealed 2 years later than the WB1100F and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX420 IS matches up against the WB1100F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Canon SX420 IS over the Samsung WB1100F

 SX420 IS WB1100F 
IntroducedJanuary 2016January 2014Fresher by 25 months

Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Canon SX420 IS

 WB1100F SX420 IS 
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX420 IS and Samsung WB1100F

 SX420 IS WB1100F 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung WB1100F Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX420 IS has got external dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") along with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB1100F has proportions of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the SX420 IS versus the WB1100F.

Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung WB1100F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX420 IS and WB1100F is 80 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung WB1100F top view buttons comparison

Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung WB1100F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX420 IS and WB1100F.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Canon SX420 IS to render more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SX420 IS is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung WB1100F sensor size comparison

Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB1100F Portrait photography factors
44
has manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
provides face detect focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
37
manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Street photography information
Samsung WB1100F Street photography information
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competition (512 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Sports photography information
Samsung WB1100F Sports photography information
41
incredible zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (0.5 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (195 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
45
incredible zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX420 IS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB1100F as a Travel photography camera
61
resolution is good (20MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1008mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low battery life (195 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
54
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (875mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (512g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX420 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB1100F as a Landscape photography camera
47
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery life (195 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
45
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Vlogging info
Samsung WB1100F Vlogging info
29
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
23
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
heavier than competition (512g)
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Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung WB1100F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX420 IS and Samsung WB1100F
 Canon PowerShot SX420 ISSamsung WB1100F
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX420 IS Samsung WB1100F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2016-01-05 2014-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.6 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 0.5 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 325g (0.72 lbs) 512g (1.13 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 195 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11LH SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $299 $250